Social History of Alcohol and Drugs

Aims & Scope

The Social History of Alcohol and Drugs: An Interdisciplinary Journal (SHAD) is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to publishing high-quality original academic research, reflection essays, and reviews in the field of alcohol and drug history, broadly construed.

SHAD publishes under the auspices of the Alcohol and Drugs History Society twice annually.

On special occasions SHAD may publish an entire volume at one time.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.161

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	10

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	23674

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	16

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities, Medicine and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Mr. ATOD’s Wild Ride: What Do Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Have in Common?

  Citation: 76

  Authors: David T.

• The Philippines, the United States, and the Origins of Global Narcotics Prohibition

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Anne L.

• Opium, the United States, and the Civilizing Mission in Colonial Southeast Asia

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Anne L.

• Female vulnerability and susceptible brains: Gendered discourses of addiction

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Helen

• Reframing Bummer Trips: Scientific and Cultural Explanations to Adverse Reactions to Psychedelic Drug Use

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Erika, Chris

• Mexicans and the Origins of Marijuana Prohibition in the United States: A Reassessment

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Isaac

• The Colonial Identity of Wine: The<i>Leakey Affair</i>and the Franco-Algerian Order of Things

  Citation: 15

  Authors: John

• Vinum Britannicum: The “Drink Question” in Early Modern England

  Citation: 13

  Authors: James

• Pampering “Needle Freaks” or Caring for Chronic Addicts? Early Debates on Harm Reduction in Amsterdam, 1972–82

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Gemma

• Alcoholic Dogs and Glory for All: The Anti-Saloon League and Public Relations, 1913

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Margot Opdycke

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